About us
St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) in Cohoes, New York, provides a wide range of services to individuals who are working to recover from substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. The center specializes in the recovery of opioid addiction and offers treatment to both men and women aged 18 and older. SPARC concentrates on providing both inpatient and outpatient care to assist individuals in their pursuit of long-term sobriety. The Cohoes facility offers FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) detoxification services, which are supplemented by counseling and a variety of therapies..
Relapse prevention strategies, life skills development, and individual, group, and family counseling comprise the therapies provided. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are among the most prevalent therapeutic approaches. SPARC also provides crisis intervention to individuals who are currently experiencing an acute mental health or substance misuse crisis.
The facility is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), ensuring high standards of patient safety and care. Additionally, it is accredited by the Office of Mental Health. SPARC’s treatment approach is individualized, with treatment plans that are customized to the unique needs and objectives of each patient. This includes specialized programs for professionals and individuals who are confronting unique recovery challenges.
Insurance
Private Insurance
- Aetna
- Bluecross Blueshield
- Cigna
- First Health
- Humana
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Medicare
- Financial aid
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
8.8
Out of 10
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Treatment
Treatment Options
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Luxury Treatment
- Outpatient detoxification
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- The Joint Commission
Care Type
- Detox
- Dual Diagnosis
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Type of Detox
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
Facility Operation
- Private non-profit organization
- Private for-profit organization
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
Pharmacotherapies
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Buprenorphine (extended-release injectable)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
- Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Transitional Recovery Services
- Mentoring/peer support
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
Age Groups Accepted
- Seniors or older adults
- Young adults
- Children/adolescents
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking not permitted
- Vaping not permitted
Amenities
Amenities
- Private setting
- Luxury accomodations
- Art activities
- Recreation room
- WiFi
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